Chaga mushroom is an amazing superfood packed with essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients that can support an individual’s immune system while improving overall health. Regular consumption of chaga tea can strengthen immunity while improving overall wellbeing. In order to fully enjoy its unique flavors and medicinal properties, however, proper steps must be taken when preparing and tasting it – this article provides you with all of the knowledge required to craft the ideal cup of chaga mushroom tea every time!

First Steps

Before harvesting or purchasing chaga from its wild source or purchasing it from a reliable provider, it must first be properly prepared before use as tea. Chaga comes in chunks, powder and pre-ground forms for convenience of consumption; pre-ground forms may prove easier for you. It is advised that you purchase this pre-ground form as this should dissolve quicker into beverages like your favourite coffee beverage.

Step two is to break up the chaga into small, palm-sized pieces for easier processing when making tea or tinctures. A hammer or axe are typically used for this task; however, small manual meat grinders can also do the trick. Breaking it up also allows any impurities such as bark, bugs or pollen that might exist to be easily extracted so you can maximize its medicinal properties for use within products like teas and tinctures.

Soak the chaga in water for 15 to 60 minutes to create a stronger tea, using either filtered or spring water ideally as this will avoid chemicals and produce the best flavors. Chaga has a very subtle flavor when brewed correctly; its taste resembles tree bark or black tea when prepared properly.

Once chaga has been soaked for a sufficient period of time, it is ready to be strained and consumed as either tea on its own or mixed with ingredients such as honey, cinnamon and/or milk for more intricate flavors. Furthermore, it can be stored in the refrigerator and enjoyed later.

Chaga can also be used to create tinctures. This process entails soaking chaga in an alcohol solution for several days to weeks, allowing the fungus to extract its beneficial constituents that can be easily absorbed by the body. This method of extraction is often employed when producing supplements like tinctures, tonics and glycerite extracts sold as supplements. To learn more about this process at home check out Radical Mycology’s excellent article on creating your own chaga tincture at home – though more involved than simply brewing tea this method ensures maximum healing power from this incredible healing fungus!